PrePost RN, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Join our new Ambulatory Surgery Center and provide highquality patientcentered care that supports patients through their surgical journeyfrom preoperative preparation to postanesthesia recovery and discharge. As a Pre/Post RN you will be part of the Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community delivering evidencebased compassionate care and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and exceptional patient experiences. This role is ideal for a dynamic and detailoriented nurse who thrives in a fastpaced ambulatory environment and values teamwork communication and professional growth.

Essential Functions

• Engages in unit councils shared governance activities and quality initiatives to improve processes and support evidencebased practice.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess plan diagnose implement and evaluate care in both preop and postop environments.
• Educates and supports patients and families through the perioperative experience to ensure understanding safety and comfort.
• Monitors patient conditions identifies changes adjusts care plans and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Upholds and advocates for a strong culture of safety for patients families and staff.
• Continuously evaluates patient team and unit outcomes and takes action to improve quality of care.
• Administers medications treatments and therapies safely and according to ASC protocols and professional standards.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills conflict resolution and the ability to delegate appropriately within scope and policy.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and maintains required certifications and competencies.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and demonstrates ethical practice respect for all disciplines and a commitment to unbiased patientcentered care.
• Maintains accurate timely and legally compliant EHR documentation.
• Floats between ASC areas (preop PACU Phase II recovery) or to other designated care areas as needed.
• Provides ageappropriate and developmentally appropriate care based on established department standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of a Board of Nursingapproved nursing education program.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensemultistate compact or singlestate license with privileges to practice where patient care is delivered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Additional specialty certifications (e.g. ACLS PALS) may be required based on departmental needs.

Experience

• Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Ambulatory surgery PACU or perianesthesia experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and criticalthinking skills.
• Effective prioritization time management and problemsolving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fastpaced ASC environment.
• Proficiency using electronic health records and digital clinical platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Shift Details

• MondayFriday schedule aligned with ASC operating hours
• No weekends
• No holidays